NewKerala.com

Bihar NDA to Finalise New CM as Nitish Kumar Set to Step Down

The BJP Legislature Party in Bihar will meet on Tuesday to elect its leader, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer. This will be followed by an NDA meeting to finalise the leader of the legislature party, effectively choosing the next Chief Minister. The political developments are accelerating as current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to chair a cabinet meeting, which sources indicate could be his last before stepping down. If he resigns, Bihar could have a new Chief Minister sworn in as early as April 15.

Key Points: Bihar NDA Meeting to Elect New Chief Minister

  • BJP Legislature Party meets Tuesday
  • NDA to finalise new CM
  • Nitish Kumar may resign after cabinet
  • New CM could be sworn in April 15
2 min read

Bihar BJP Legislature Party and NDA allies to meet on Tuesday to finalise Bihar CM says BJP's Sanjay Saraogi

BJP Legislature Party and NDA allies meet Tuesday to finalise Bihar's new Chief Minister as Nitish Kumar prepares to resign after cabinet meeting.

"Even if he is not Chief Minister, his focus remains on Bihar - Sanjay Kumar Jha"

Patna, April 13

Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Monday said that a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday at the party office to elect its leader, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending as the central observer.

He added that an NDA meeting will follow at 4 PM in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, where the leader of the Legislature Party will be finalised.

"A meeting has been convened at 3 PM tomorrow at the BJP office for the selection of the leader of the BJP Legislature Party. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be present as the central observer. The NDA meeting has been called at 4 PM in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, in which the selection of the leader of the Legislature Party will take place,'' he told ANI.

Meanwhile, political developments in Bihar have gained pace.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to chair a Cabinet meeting on April 14, which is likely to be crucial.

Sources said the meeting may clear several important proposals. They also indicated that this could be the last meeting of the current Council of Ministers.

According to sources, Nitish Kumar may step down after the Cabinet meeting. If this happens, Bihar could have a new Chief Minister as early as April 15.

At the same time, Janata Dal (United) Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said that Nitish Kumar remains committed to the development of Bihar, even if he is not holding the post of Chief Minister.

Jha said that the party fought the 2025-30 mandate under Nitish Kumar's leadership with the support of the NDA, and the new government would continue his policies.

"As far as Bihar is concerned, we contested the 2025-30 election mandate under Nitish Kumar's leadership with the support of the NDA. The Prime Minister campaigned regularly, and the new government will continue Nitish Ji's policies and work under his guidance. Even if he is not Chief Minister, his focus remains on Bihar, travelling to Delhi only for Parliament sessions," he said.

Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

S
Sarah B
Interesting to see Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer. He has experience as a CM. The transition needs to be smooth for the state's stability. The last cabinet meeting of this council... feels like the end of an era in Bihar politics.
P
Priyanka N
Nitish Kumar stepping down? If true, it's a big moment. He's been CM for so long. His policies had good and bad points. The new leader must continue the good work on infrastructure but also address education and healthcare more strongly. Wishing Bihar the best.
A
Aman W
All this drama before the cabinet meeting. Hope the new CM is from BJP and not a compromise candidate. Bihar needs a leader who can work closely with the Centre for more projects and investment. Jai Bihar!
K
Kriti O
Respectfully, the constant political maneuvering is exhausting for common people. We just want a stable government that works on the ground. Whether it's Nitish ji or someone else, the focus should be on results, not just meetings and announcements.
M
Michael C
Observing from outside, the process seems very structured with the legislature party meeting first, then the NDA. Sanjay Jha's statement is key – assuring continuity of policies even with leadership change. That's important for investor confidence.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50